29388 ZIP Code — Woodruff, SC
Spartanburg County, South Carolina
ZIP code 29388 is located in Woodruff, South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. It covers approximately 97.22 square miles and serves a population of 16,059 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 864.
About ZIP code 29388
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,348.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
16,059
population
97.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
29388 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 29388
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 29388. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Woodruff | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
29369 Moore (5.8 mi)
29376 Roebuck (5.8 mi)
29374 Pauline (10.1 mi)
29335 Enoree (10.4 mi)
29306 Spartanburg (10.7 mi)
29334 Duncan (10.7 mi)
29681 Simpsonville (10.9 mi)
29301 Spartanburg (11.3 mi)
29644 Fountain Inn (11.7 mi)
29302 Spartanburg (12.9 mi)
29319 Spartanburg (13.5 mi)
29385 Wellford (14.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,059 |
| Population density | 165 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 45 |
| County FIPS | 083 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 97.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7710 |
| Longitude | -82.0303 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 864 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.5% | 33.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 16.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.8% | 5.1% |
Demographics & statistics
16,059
Population
165
People per sq mi
42.1
Median age
$75,348
Median household income
$34,849
Per capita income
$206,600
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
79.2%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
6,166
Housing units
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
430
Under 5
445
450
5–9
465
397
10–14
410
406
15–19
421
471
20–24
487
1,284
25–34
1,330
825
35–44
855
1,090
45–54
1,128
710
55–59
734
647
60–64
670
802
65–74
831
241
75–84
249
138
85+
143
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,152 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 12,907 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,404 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black or African American
12.7%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,051 | 79% |
| Black or African American | 2,100 | 12.7% |
| Two or more races | 501 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 451 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 310 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.5% | 47.0% | 45.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 43.5% | 33.2% | 30.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 16.1% | 18.6% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 3.8% | 5.1% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
22.5%
$75k–$100k
22.8%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $75,348 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.6%
$50k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
15.0%
$200k–$300k
29.8%
$300k–$500k
18.0%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,600 |
| Median rent / month | $841 |
| Owner occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter occupied | 20.8% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 22.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 33.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.9% |
| Electricity | 57.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.3% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,209 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 416 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,334 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,520 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,788 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,665 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.3% | 21.3% |
| Married | 54.2% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
34.6%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
12.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.4%
Graduate / professional
9.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 259 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 228 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,278 | 41.4% |
| High school | 684 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 641 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.5%
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Retail trade
10.1%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Professional & management
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Construction
4.7%
Public administration
4.0%
Other services
3.6%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 24.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 2.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
5.6%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
9.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.7% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 38.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,146 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.4% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 47.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 29.8% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,184 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 243 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 172 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 38 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,702 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 15,601 | 97.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,128 | 63.1% |
| Foreign born | 101 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 357 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 228 | 63.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,866 | 11.6% |
| French | 1,855 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 1,519 | 9.5% |
| German | 159 | 1% |
| English | 157 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 67 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 39 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 34 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 29388
What city is ZIP code 29388 in?
ZIP code 29388 is primarily assigned to Woodruff, South Carolina.
What county is ZIP code 29388 in?
ZIP code 29388 falls within Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of ZIP code 29388?
ZIP code 29388 has an estimated population of 16,059 residents, with a density of 165 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 29388?
The median home value in ZIP code 29388 is $206,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 29388?
The median household income in ZIP code 29388 is $75,348, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 29388 in?
ZIP code 29388 observes the EST timezone.